The Platform 038: Tour Life vs Open Format, Fight Or Flight, Momentum, Branding Outside Of DJing

On episode thirty-eight of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with a Chicago native and Miami resident, Crespo!
Crespo is a DJ I've followed for a long time and talked with frequently over the years but now finally got a chance to meet and play direct support for. He's a very talented DJ whose resume speaks for itself playing all over the U.S. in places like Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, home in Miami and of course here in Nashville now at Barstool.
Crespo takes listeners and viewers behind the scenes, sharing personal experiences that shaped his journey from a local college party DJ to touring with stars like Jaden Smith and now holding club residencies at some of the most popular venues in the world.
From humble beginnings on gifted gear from his dad and childhood girlfriend and a Vestax mixer to getting kicked off the decks and facing the harsh realities of Miami’s cutthroat nightlife scene, Crespo opens up about his struggles and how failure became a stepping stone rather than a setback, thanks to mentors like Konflikt who helped him!
From touring with Jaden and experiencing the anxiety and adrenaline rush of performing in cities like Cleveland, Ohio, to the sobering realization that success isn't measured by the bottom of a tequila bottle, Crespo's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Through everything, Crespo takes pride on staying true to himself and his brand. He discusses the importance of turning down opportunities that don't align with his values and the significance of just being Danny and not a carbon copy of someone else.
Enjoy the episode, leave comments with any questions you have for the guests or people you'd love to see on future episodes and be sure to follow Crespo below!
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